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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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